What is a multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) infection?
MDRO stands for multidrug-resistant organism. MDRO germs, called bacteria, include MRSA, VRE, ESBL, CRO, and KPC. These can all cause infections. But they can't be killed by many of the antibiotics that doctors use to treat infections. This makes them harder to treat.
An infection with MDRO germs can be in any part of the body, including blood, organs, skin, and sites where surgery was done.
MDRO germs can be spread from one person to another through personal contact or from something that has the germs on it. It is commonly spread from the hands of someone who has an MDRO infection.
If you have an MDRO infection in the hospital, the hospital staff will work hard to:
- Treat your infection.
- Prevent the spread of the infection to others.
How is a multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) infection treated?
- If your doctor thinks you are infected with an MDRO, the doctor may:
- Use antibiotics to treat your infection.
- Clean out or drain the infection.
- Treat your underlying illness.
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